Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 77452 — Kenney, TX

ZIP code 77452 (Kenney, Austin County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 28 and the first fall frost December 2.

Where ZIP 77452 is

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Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostFeb 28
First frostDec 2
2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Kenney, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 28median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 20only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 2median — 10% chance by Nov 12
Growing season279 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 11 and returns around December 16.

From the NOAA station Bellville 6nne, TX — 7 miles away, elevation 279 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 77452

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Feb 7
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 7 – Oct 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 18 – Dec 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 28) and first fall frost (Dec 2) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 77452 came on Jan 15 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 25).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Kenney, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 77452 is Knolle — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Knolle loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 77452; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kenney, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August
Winter low41 °Faverage low, January
Hot days108days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights14nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,160base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 05 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 12 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation43.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 61 °F, low 41 °F 61°41° JanFebruary: average high 65 °F, low 45 °F 65°45° FebMarch: average high 72 °F, low 52 °F 72°52° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 58 °F 78°58° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 66 °F 85°66° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 73 °F 94°73° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 73 °F 95°73° AugSeptember: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° SepOctober: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° OctNovember: average high 72 °F, low 51 °F 72°51° NovDecember: average high 63 °F, low 43 °F 63°43° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.35 in precipitation 3.4 JanFebruary: 2.69 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 5.21 in precipitation 5.2 MayJune: 4.20 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 2.37 in precipitation 2.4 JulAugust: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.93 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 4.30 in precipitation 4.3 OctNovember: 3.92 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 3.45 in precipitation 3.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Bellville 6nne, TX (7 mi away); precipitation: Bellville 6nne, TX (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

774189a
Bellville, TX · 6 mi
774269a
Chappell Hill, TX · 7 mi
789319a
Bleiblerville, TX · 7 mi
778349a
Brenham, TX · 9 mi
789449a
Industry, TX · 10 mi
778339a
Brenham, TX · 12 mi
789509a
New Ulm, TX · 14 mi
774459a
Hempstead, TX · 16 mi

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Questions about 77452

What planting zone is ZIP code 77452?

ZIP code 77452 (Kenney, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Kenney, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 77452 is February 28; after March 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bellville 6nne station.

When is the first frost in Kenney, TX?

The median first fall frost near 77452 is December 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 279 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 77452?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 3 – Jan 17 and set transplants outside around Mar 7 – Mar 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 77452 get?

About 43.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bellville 6nne station).

How hot do summers get in Kenney, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 108 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 77452 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Knolle at the center of ZIP 77452: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Kenney, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 77452 came on Jan 15 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kenney, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 77452 is 14 h 05 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 77452 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 77452 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.